AT Day 25: Over Big Bald to Spivey Gap

Daily Miles: 17.0, Total Miles: 333.2

Started to rain as I was getting dressed so hung out for an hour or so until it slowed down.

Nearly out of water so headed to Hogback Ridge Shelter. Had a chat with Buttercup and Booyah who were having breakfast together. I then did the 25-minute round trip to the spring creek.

I got down to Sam’s Gap and began a nearly four-mile climb to Big Bald and rare 360-degree views. Only partly cloudy – much better than heavy fog and mist. On the way down, stopped for lunch and talked with some new hikers at Bald Mountain Shelter.

I was racing the weather front all the way down to Spivey Gap. A trail angel, Emoji, was just pulling out when she saw me, stopped, and re-opened her trunk. It was stuffed with all kinds of food items. I controlled myself with just a Gatorade, banana and Cheetos. She told me about a nice campsite by the creek I had just crossed. Good enough for me!